Originally Posted by factotum David Prowse, most famous as the guy inside the Darth Vader costume, has died: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55117704 I always thought the way he could somehow be menacing through pure physical action was amazing. I read the title, and my mind instantly went to "James Earl Jones is dead?!" Then I read the first post. Mufasa may still be with us, but this is sad nonetheless.